Definition:Standardized shipping container (typically 20ft or 40ft) with integrated refrigeration unit, used for sea, rail, and intermodal transport.
Sizes::
- **20ft**: 28-30 m³ capacity, 24,000 kg payload
- **40ft**: 60-68 m³ capacity, 27,000 kg payload
- **40ft High Cube**: 76 m³ capacity, 29,000 kg payload
- **Container terminal / ship**: 380-460V 3-phase
- **Road transport**: Diesel genset on chassis
- **Rail transport**: Special reefer wagons with power supply
- International shipping (sea freight)
- Long-distance rail transport
- Temporary cold storage (rental units)
- Remote area operations
Temperature Range:: -30°C to +30°C (controlled atmosphere models available)
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Rental Costs:: R15,000-35,000 per month depending on size and duration
Related Terms:: Intermodal Container, Genset, Container Freight, Cold Storage
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